Engineer, MSAT (Upstream)
Company: Avid Bioservices
Location: Tustin
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to
developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid
Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO
focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our
clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: As an Engineer,
MSAT Upstream at Avid Bio, you will be the main point of contact
for clients and internal departments, providing technical support
and ensuring successful transfer and execution of new upstream
processes in manufacturing. You will work closely with our clients
to collaborate on upstream process status and troubleshoot issues
on the floor. You will also play a critical role in driving process
improvement to increase efficiency and decrease risk. Develop and
cultivate positive client and internal Avid group partnerships.
Communicate with clients on process status and collaborate to
resolve issues on the floor. Provide technical expertise to lead
process tech transfers, troubleshoot process issues, and implement
process improvements. Author Manufacturing Batch Production
Records, technical reports, and Process Validation Protocols.
Perform proper scale-up assessments to translate executed PD-scale
process into Manufacturing scale and perform proper equipment and
facility fit assessment for new processes or process changes to
ensure proper execution. Monitor process health through process
monitoring and author technical risk assessments to identify gaps,
incorporate new materials, and/or identify areas of improvement.
Provide technical training to Upstream Manufacturing Operators and
assist in CAPA investigations and recommend dispositions. Conduct
systematic investigations of root causes or problems or identified
risks and evaluate and assess the impacts of process, material, and
equipment changes to product quality attributes. Other tasks as
assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific
or engineering discipline (chemical, mechanical, or biomedical). 2
years of biologic upstream manufacturing experience. Strong
understanding of cGMPs or equivalent standards and be able to make
sound decisions to resolve or escalate deviations and/or issues on
the production floor. A team player who can oversee a project from
start to finish with little to no supervision. Track record of
strong leadership. Hands-on experience with cell culture process
and aseptic techniques. Preferred Qualifications: Masters’ degree
in a scientific or engineering discipline (chemical, mechanical, or
biomedical). Hands-on experience with Upstream process equipment
(is a plus) including, but not limited to: Large scale single use
bioreactors (100L and up) Wave technology Harvest technology (3M,
Millistak, and/or centrifuge) DeltaV software (preferred) Position
Type/Expected Hours of Work: This role is a full-time position.
Days of work are Monday through Friday. The employee must also, if
instructed, have the ability to work overtime, weekends and/or
holidays when necessary. Compensation: We offer competitive
compensation packages for this role, including a base salary,
performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as
health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid
time off. The compensation range for this role is $85,000 to
$107,100 annually depending on experience and qualifications.
Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and
development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Who you are: You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an
unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that
comes your way. Your written and verbal skills are out of this
world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence. You have
exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to
detail that ensure the smooth running of everything. You are a
master at building relationships, capable of establishing
connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or
suppliers. Physical Demands & Work Environment: In this dynamic
role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing,
and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as
lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose
you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud
noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are
available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform
effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your
visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be
essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of
this position.
Keywords: Avid Bioservices, La Mesa , Engineer, MSAT (Upstream), Engineering , Tustin, California
